Do you wish you had normal vision without glasses or contacts? For good quality laser eye surgery clinics, Mexico is a go-to place, particularly for residents of the U.S. and Canada thanks to the country’s proximity. However, Mexico sees medical tourists from all over the globe and you can also enjoy a holiday in this country while taking advantage of the low prices of medical care and cosmetic treatment.

Why consider laser eye surgery in Mexico?

Mexico has many places where you can enjoy a holiday including Los Cabos, Acapulco, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Tijuana among others. It has a low cost of living so the cost of medical work is inexpensive and affordable. At the same time, since it caters to a floating population of medical tourists, it has developed high quality hospitals and cosmetic clinics to cater to these visitors.

In popular holiday spots, there are numerous cosmetic clinics and hospitals that have high end amenities, English speaking doctors and that use the latest in medical technology. So, laser eye surgery clinics have the latest facilities in Mexico. Laser eye surgery can help you see without the use of glasses and contact lenses which come with their own set of problems: glasses get lost, broken, scratched and contact lenses require high maintenance and also need frequent replacement. Do go through laser eye surgery reviews and the other information on the Medical Departures’ clinic listings to find the best surgeon and clinic for you.

What does laser eye surgery involve?

The actual procedure is over in some minutes, but you do need scans before the surgery. LASIK, as it is called, corrects various vision problems like long sightedness, short sightedness and astigmatism. Apart from these vision problems other lasers can be used to correct retinal tears, cloudiness post lens implantation after cataract surgery and other problems.

There are different kinds of laser machines used for laser eye surgery, so it is best to go to an experienced eye doctor for this work. Among the specialized and highly experienced laser eye surgery doctors in Mexico are:

  • Dr Fernando Rodriguez Sixtos – he works out of Occuclinic in Guanajuato and is an expert ophthalmic surgeon who does all kinds of surgeries on the eyes. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Humberto De Leon Gonzalez – with more than 25 years of experience this doctor works out of Aguascalientes, in north central Mexico. He performs all kinds of eye surgeries both conventional and using lasers.

Both these doctors are MD verified and you can go to either of them depending on your preference.

What is the laser eye surgery price in Mexico?

The laser eye surgery price in Mexico is around US$400 (AUD505, NZD546, £311, €340, CAD503). In your country of residence you would pay around US$1,405 (AUD1,775, NZD1,918, £1,094, €1,197, CAD1,767), which is much higher.

Book with Medical Departures at a top laser eye surgery clinic in Mexico and you will be able to see clearly without the use of glasses or contact lenses.